BTS's 'Arirang' Tops US Billboard 200 Chart for Second Week, Making K-pop History

BTS's album or song 'Arirang' has achieved a historic milestone for K-pop by topping the US Billboard 200 chart for a second consecutive week, as reported by Yonhap News Agency.

5 Apr, 19:00 — 6 Apr, 04:05

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This marks a significant moment for K-pop's global reach and acceptance, demonstrating the genre's growing influence in mainstream Western music markets. BTS's consistent success on international charts like the Billboard 200 highlights their dedicated global fanbase and their ability to break down cultural barriers in the music industry.

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straits-timesMostly Factual2d ago

BTS’ Arirang tops US Billboard 200 chart for second consecutive week, a K-pop first - The Straits Times

BTS’ Arirang tops US Billboard 200 chart for second consecutive week, a K-pop first The Straits Times

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual2d ago

BTS’ ‘Arirang’ tops Billboard 200 for second consecutive week, a K-pop first

BTS’ fifth album has topped the Billboard 200 albums chart for the second consecutive week, becoming the first K-pop album to achieve the feat. According to a chart preview released by Billboard on Sunday, “Arirang” remained at No. 1 on the main albums chart, surpassing new releases including Ye’s “Bully,” which debuted at No. 2, and Melanie Martinez’s “Hades” at No. 3. BTS’ latest achievement marks the group’s seventh No. 1 album on the Billboard 200. The Billboard 200 ranks albums based on a c

By The Korea Herald

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yonhap-englishMostly Factual2d ago